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Friday, January 13, 2012

Easy and fun DIY

Aren't we always looking for a creative way to work on shapes and letters? I know I am! A little while ago I made my daughter this activity box and she fell in love with it. So I made one for her friend who is also working on letters and shapes these days. It turned out rather darling and I thought I would share it with you! It is super easy to make and a great gift idea as well.

Excuse the iPhone pic.

In the photo above is a cute little pencil box that I decorated with stickers. Very simple.

Open it up and....

there are around 15 - 20 craft sticks in assorted colors.

I placed Velcro circles at the end of each stick, on both sides.

The sticks can be arranged to make letters...

and shapes....

Such a simple concept, yet a great deal of fun.

This idea was shared with me back in 2007 by the amazing Miss Gene. My preschoolers loved this and now my baby girl does too! Thanks Miss Gene, I miss you!!

Happy Playing & Exploring!

Please note (as stated in my disclaimer) that all activities on this blog are intended to be executed under adult supervision. You must be the judge of what is age appropriate for your child.

I just wanted to let you know I featured this at TGIF Linky Party here - http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/2012/01/tgif-linky-party-13.html - Feel free to stop by and grab an I was featured button and link up again this week! Thanks for sharing your creativing with all of us!!Beth =)

are these the regular size craft sticks or the jumbo ones (tongue depressor size)?? (pics are sometimes deceiving) and were you able to find the velcro dots for a reasonable price/or in large quantities?? the packs i am finding are 3.99 for only 30 pieces...and considering that each stick uses 4, that can add up...any input would be greatly appreciated =) thanx and GOD bless!! =)

I bought the sticks at Michaels and I was able to find a huge bag of large sticks for $1.99! They are not as big as the "jumbo" but they are a great size. You could always put the velcro on one side of the stick, so you would need less. Also you could cut the velcro circles in half and they will still work great! That may save some $$! :)

Love these! My 7yo daughter goes through bags and bags of craft sticks...gluing them together to make fairy houses, inventions, puppets and masks, you name it! This will be a great way to reuse them and reduce waste. Thanks so much!

Thanks for sharing! I will be checking my sewing drawers when I get home for Velcro as my girls would love this idea! If not, we will stop at Walmart when run out later today. Thanks again for sharing!

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